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Dr. Craig Carter, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
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Dr. Craig Carter, MD is a General Surgeon in Clayton, NC.
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Dr. Craig Carter, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Clayton, NC
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Craig Carter, MD is a General Surgeon in Clayton, NC.

About

Dr. Carter graduated from Temple University. Dr. Craig Carter, MD is a General Surgeon in Clayton, NC and has 43 years experience. Dr. Carter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Johnston Health. Dr. Carter has experience treating conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Carter received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Carter's office accepts new patients. Dr. Carter also speaks Spanish. Dr. Carter is board certified in Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Carotid Artery Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Carotid Artery Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Carotid Artery Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Burn Injuries
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Lung Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Bronchoscopy
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Maze Procedure
Port Placements or Replacements
Skin Grafts
Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Ascites
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Atrial Fibrillation
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septic Embolism
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Bunion Surgery
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Partial Lobectomy
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2076 NC Highway 42 W Ste 240, Clayton, NC 27520
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 553-4404
  2. 2 Johnston Health Clayton
    2138 NC Highway 42 W, Clayton, NC 27520
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 585-8500
  3. 3 Johnston UNC Healthcare
    509 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 934-8171

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Jan 19, 2020
Had Carotid Endarterectomy surgery on 10 Jan 2020. All went well and recovery is ahead of schedule. Outstanding surgeon. Highly recommend.
Del C — Jan 19, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Craig Carter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Carter's profile.

Dr. Carter frequently treats the following conditions: Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Craig Carter, MD is affiliated with Johnston Health.

Yes, Dr. Craig Carter, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Johnston Health

    509 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC